According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, which of the following happens after an individual perceives an emotion-producing stimulus?
A. The thalamus communicates a message to the cerebral cortex about the nature of the emotion being experienced.
B. The thalamus sends a signal to the sympathetic nervous system, thereby producing a rational response.
C. The facial-affect program activates a set of nerve impulses that make the face display an appropriate expression.
D. The amygdala links the perception of the emotion-producing stimulus and the recall of that stimulus later.
Answer: A
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